'Waves without quake': Mystery well in Gujarat baffles locals
In a remote village in Morbi district, Gujarat, an 18-foot-deep well has captivated locals with its swirling waves and ripples that have persisted for five days. Experts theorize that trapped air from underground rocks may be responsible for the unique phenomenon, while seismic activity has been dismissed by geologists. A specialized team from Gandhinagar is set to explore this intriguing…
In a remote village of Gujarat’s Morbi district, an 18-foot-deep well in Morbi has puzzled locals with its continuous waves and ripples on its water surface. The phenomenon, which has been ongoing for five days, has drawn a large crowd of villagers, commuters, and passersby who have gathered to witness the unusual activity. Officials from Morbi district have ruled out any connection to seismic activity, stating that no seismic activity has been detected in the area.
Instead, district Geologist J S Vadher suggested that the waves could be caused by air escaping through cracks or gaps in the rocks beneath the well, following heavy upstream rainfall that is recharging groundwater and releasing trapped air in the pore spaces of rocks. The owner of the farm where the well is located, Pranjivan Sadariya, reported noticing the unusual activity on August 2, when water from the well began spilling over the edge.
A team from Gandhinagar will investigate the phenomenon to determine its cause, as informed by the Morbi district collector Swapnil Khare.
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